Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.

General references

Bible References

Whose name

2 Samuel 19:16
Shimei son of Gera from the tribe of Benjamin and the town of Bahurim, hurried down with the people of Judah to meet King David.
1 Kings 2:8
There is also Shimei son of Gera, from the town of Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me with a bitter curse the day I went to Mahanaim. When he met me at the Jordan River, I gave him my solemn promise in the name of Jehovah, saying, 'I will not have you killed by the sword.'

General references

Job 31:29
If I have rejoiced at the ruin of those who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook them,
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.